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A Night of Swing and Gypsy Jazz: The Black Market Trust to Enchant Audiences at the Astra Theatre on November 17
JASPER, IN [November 08] – Get ready to be swept away by the melodious sounds of The Black Market Trust as they grace the stage of the Astra Theatre on Friday, November 17, at 7:30 PM. Presented by Jasper Community Arts, this performance promises an enchanting evening of swing and gypsy jazz that will transport the audience to a bygone era of music mastery.
The Black Market Trust: Hailing from the heart of the music industry, The Black Market Trust is a dynamic ensemble that effortlessly blends the classic sounds of swing and gypsy jazz with a contemporary twist. Their mastery of the genre, intricate melodies, and impeccable vocal harmonies have earned them a dedicated following. Known for their vibrant stage presence and captivating performances, The Black Market Trust promises a night of musical magic that transcends time and genre boundaries.
A Journey Through Time: This performance at the Astra Theatre offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the romantic and vibrant world of swing and gypsy jazz. The Black Market Trust’s music, inspired by legends like Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, combines rich instrumental arrangements with silky vocals, creating an atmosphere that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Audiences are in for a musical journey that celebrates the timeless beauty of this genre.
The Perfect Venue: The Astra Theatre, with its historic charm, provides the ideal setting for a night of musical excellence. Nestled in the heart of downtown Jasper, the theater offers an intimate atmosphere that allows every note and chord to resonate with the audience, creating a truly immersive experience.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, November 17
- Time:Â 7:30Â PM
- Location: Astra Theatre
- Address: 517 Main Street, Jasper, IN 47546
- Tickets: Secure your seats now at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center or online at www.jasperarts.org/tickets
Vincennes University opens new industrial maintenance training lab in Jackson County
SEYMOUR, Ind., November 9, 2023 – Vincennes University has officially opened its new cutting-edge industrial maintenance training lab at the Jackson County Learning Center in partnership with the Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation, Jackson County Education Coalition, and Seymour-Jackson County. The facility aims to address the existing demand for highly-trained technicians and nurture a pipeline of talent ready to step into these positions.
In today’s rapidly evolving industries, VU plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the demands of local workforces and their need for skilled technicians. The demand for highly skilled technicians in and around Jackson County has never been more apparent.
According to Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation Executive Director Jim Plump, “With the large concentration of industry in Seymour-Jackson County and the surrounding area, the need for maintenance training was constantly mentioned as a need during our conversations with companies. As we met to try and figure out how we could pull something like this together, the reputation of Vincennes University’s training programs made it an easy call to see if they could be our partner to offer this training. We are extremely excited about this partnership to help expand our workforce development efforts.â€
VU collaborates with industry partners to identify specific workforce demands and tailors its training to match those needs. By offering specialized training, the University is equipping individuals with the skills and expertise required for them to excel in their field.
On Thursday, Nov. 9, VU held a ribbon-cutting of its new 1,600-square-foot training lab at the Jackson County Learning Center in Seymour. VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson was among the guest speakers.
VU will offer four courses at the site in basic electrical, basic mechanical, intermediate electrical, and intermediate mechanical in a state-of-the-art training lab filled with high-quality equipment including AC/DC Electrical Systems, Electric Motor Control with Troubleshooting, Electronic sensors, Mechanical Drives chains, belts and gears, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors with Troubleshooting, bearings and lubricants, Laser Shaft Alignment, Vibration Analysis and Power & Control Electronics.
“In close collaboration with our valued industry partners, Vincennes University is committed to cultivating talent, arming individuals with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in the industrial maintenance trade,†VU Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Services David Tucker said. “This new facility signifies VU’s dedication to not only addressing the current workforce shortage but also shaping the future by preparing individuals to seamlessly step into these vital roles, strengthening the economic growth of Jackson County and the state of Indiana.”
The new lab is supported by READI funding.
Former Clark County Sheriff Arrested on 15 Felony Charges
(Clark County, IN)-The Indiana State Police Special Investigation Division has arrested 52-year-old Jamey Noel, the former Clark County Sheriff, and current Utica Volunteer Fire Fighters Association Chief on 15 felony charges following a nearly five-month long investigation.
Detectives began their extensive investigation on June 13, 2023 after receiving several criminal allegations of official misconduct from the current Clark County Sheriff, who, along with his personnel have been cooperative throughout this investigation.
Ripley County Prosecutor Richard J. Hertel was assigned as the Special Prosecutor in this case on July 27th by Special Judge Larry Medlock and was recently presented the case for review. As a result, the following criminal charges have been levied against Noel:
- One (1) count of Corrupt Business Influence, Level 5 Felony
- Two (2) counts of Theft, Level 5 Felony
- Three (3) counts of Theft, Level 6 Felony
- Four (4) counts of Ghost Employment, Level 6 Felony
- Four (4) counts of Official Misconduct, Level 6 Felony
- One (1) count of Obstruction of Justice, Level 6 Felony
Noel was taken into custody late Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2023 without incident and with his attorney present. He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center before being transferred to and incarcerated in the Scott County Detention Center without bond.
His initial appearance was early this afternoon, November 9th in the Clark Circuit Court No. 1, and a cash bond of $75,000 was set.
This investigation is still ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Aces tie Ford Center scoring record in win over UHSP
Aces improve to 2-0 for first time since 2019
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Fifteen University of Evansville men’s basketball players saw floor time and made their way into the scorebook as the Purple Aces tied the program Ford Center scoring record in a 116-46 win over UHSP on Thursday evening.
UE improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2019 with the victory. Six players reached double figures with the team doing an admirable job of spreading the ball around. Making his collegiate debut, Braylon Jackson led the squad with 14 points. Yacine Toumi totaled 13 while Chuck Bailey III added 12. Sekou Kalle and Ben Humrichous tallied 11 apiece and Tanner Cuff scored 10.
With a total of 65 rebounds, UE put forth its best-ever effort at the Ford Center, breaking the previous mark of 58 caroms against Mississippi Valley State in 2015. It marked the first time the Purple Aces had 60+ boards since totaling 61 versus SIU Edwardsville in 2008. Kalle had a game-high 9 rebounds.
“Going into this game, we talked about our discipline, emotion and maturity,†UE head coach David Ragland said.  “We have worked to get better every day in every category.  Those things are important; I was proud of our focus, attention to detail and preparation.â€
In the second half, Evansville’s walk-ons received added playing time and Ragland was proud of the effort from those guys.
“They work extremely hard and show up every single day in practice and do their job.  We love having them as part of the program.  Getting them into the game and showcasing what they have been working on is exciting.â€
Gage Bobe and Cam Haffner knocked down early 3-pointerss to help the team score the first 12 points of the game. The Aces connected on five of their opening eight attempts while the Eutectics were 0-for-6 to begin the game before hitting their seventh attempt.
Braylon Jackson made his first appearance in an Aces uniform and quickly found the scoreboard as he completed the first half with eight points. His first collegiate basket gave UE a 24-6 lead before Cam Haffner hit a layup to make it a 20-point game with 12:05 remaining in the period.
Evansville would push the lead to as many as 33 in the opening period before taking a 61-29 lead into the halftime break. Ben Humrichous led the way with nine points as all 10 players to see the floor in the half found their way into the scorebook. UE’s first-half tally was the first time the program recorded 60 points in a half since posting 62 against Earlham on Nov. 15, 2014.
Things continued to go Evansville’s way in the second half as the team reached triple digits for the first time since Nov. 22, 2021 when the team scored 104 against Rice. It was the first time the Aces reached the century mark at the Ford Center since dropping 101 on Miami Ohio on Dec. 7, 2019.
Multiple players made their first appearances this season in the latter stanza as Tyler Myers, Cameron Gehlhausen, Dakota Candler, Michael Day and Weston Aigner all saw extended playing time. Evansville pulled away to finish the night with a 116-46 victory.
Jas Suvalija and Brady Bowers led the Eutectics with 17 points each.
For the first time this season, the Aces take to the road when they head to Cape Girardeau on Wednesday to face Southeast Missouri State.
Hundreds of Tri-State Students to Attend “Exploring Teaching Day” on UE campus
EVANSVILLE, IND. (11/09/2023) The University of Evansville (UE) is thrilled to present “Exploring Teaching Day,” an engaging and insightful event set to take place on November 13, 2023, in Eykamp Hall in the Ridgway University Center. This day is dedicated to celebrating the teaching profession and inspiring the educators of tomorrow.
Keynote speaker Tara Cocanower, the 2022-23 Indiana Teacher of the Year, will share her experiences, insights, and passion for education during the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from one of Indiana’s outstanding educators.
The day will also feature a roundtable discussion with local educators, EVSC Superintendent Dr. David Smith, and other local educational leaders. This panel of experts will provide insights into the field of education, sharing their diverse perspectives and experiences.
Approximately 300 K-12 students are expected to attend, offering them a glimpse into the world of teaching and the opportunities it presents. Students will participate in exciting activities, including a services scavenger hunt and campus tour.
“Education is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.,” said Dr. Amy McBride, Associate Professor of Education. “At UE, we believe education extends beyond the classroom and we are honored to host this day to inspire and to shape the future of educators. We look forward to celebrating the art of teaching and the power of knowledge.”
Christkindlmarkt at Germania is November 18th!
The public is invited to the Annual Christkindlmarkt at Germania Mannerchor on Saturday,
November 18th from 9am-2pm.
The event features 30+ local vendors with unique handmade-only crafts – just in time for
Christmas!
Come hungry & thirsty to indulge on German sausage chowder, beef barley soup, chicken
noodle & brat soup plus bean soup, German potato salad, fried German bologna, bratwursts & more! Large to-go containers will be available to save for dinner.
Get a commemorative mug full of hot cocoa, hot cider or our famous Glühwein, a warm
German wine with spices. Bring your kids and we’ll keep them creative in our kid’s craft
corner. And of course … bring your camera for pictures with Santa from 11am-1pm.
Christkindlmarkt is a great opportunity to purchase amazing and unique handcrafted presents and enjoy specialty German foods and beverages. All proceeds from the event support the Harold Griese Germania Mannerchor Foundation scholarship. Germania is located at 916 N Fulton Ave in Evansville.
UE Volleyball set for final week of action
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Three matches over the next six days comprise the final week of the season for the University of Evansville volleyball team who opens at home this weekend with matches against Belmont and Murray State. UE welcomes the Bruins on Friday at 6 p.m. with the Racers coming to Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Saturday at 5 p.m.; the regular season wraps up on Wednesday with a 5 p.m. CT match at Indiana State. All three matches will be carried on ESPN+.
Final Weekend
– One of the best to wear an Aces uniform will be completing her career this weekend as Melanie Feliciano will be wrapping up her fifth year with the program
– She has etched her name into the UE record books and enters the weekend second in program history in attempts and third in career kills
– Over the course of the 2023 season, Feliciano has averaged 3.48 kills per frame, which is 8th in the league
Top of the Charts
– Three of the most important offensive statistics in the sport of volleyball see Giulia Cardona’s name at the top
– Evansville’s junior continues to lead the nation in kills (5.17/set), points (5.94/set) and attacks (14.87/set)
– One of the top servers in the nation is on one of the most impressive streaks of her career as Cardona is averaging 0.70 aces per set over the last four matches
– Her season average of 0.52 per game paces the MVC and is 17th nationally
Holding the Record
– Last weekend, Madisyn Steele surpassed 1,000 attempts in her career and officially became eligible for the program’s career hitting mark
– With a percentage of .327, Steele is 50 points ahead of the current Aces career mark of .277
– Steele set the single-season hitting record for Evansville last season, finishing at .346 (25 points higher than the previous record)
Scouting the Opposition
– Belmont comes into the weekend with a 7-21 mark while sitting at 3-12 in conference matches
– Kamryn Olson is one of the league’s top setters, ranking 5th with 8.94 assists per set
– Murray State is 13-11 to start the week while posting a 7-8 MVC mark
– Darci Metzger paces the team with 4.34 kills per set
– Wednesday will mark the final game of the regular season as the Aces face Indiana State in Terre Haute; the Sycamores are currently 3-22 overall and 1-14 in the Valley
 2023 SIAC ALL CONFERENCE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMSÂ
 2023 SIAC ALL CONFERENCE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMSÂ
FIRST TEAMÂ
PLAYER GRADE SCHOOLÂ
Jackson Nolan 11 ReitzÂ
Sawyer Mossberger 11 ReitzÂ
Calvin Seitz 9 JasperÂ
Kyle Sterchi 12 NorthÂ
Dane Kramer 10 CastleÂ
Cole Yunker 12 CastleÂ
Carter Zieren 9 ReitzÂ
Wylee Kippenbrock 12 JasperÂ
SECOND TEAMÂ
PLAYER GRADE SCHOOLÂ
Elias Wallace 11 NorthÂ
Nathan Whitacre 9 CastleÂ
William Hirsch 12 MemorialÂ
Caleb Meritt 11 ReitzÂ
Max Kline 11 JasperÂ
Andrew Foster 9 MemorialÂ
Colton Rockers 12 ReitzÂ
Will Dierlam 9 ReitzÂ
Runner of the YearÂ
Jackson Nolan, ReitzÂ
Coach of the YearÂ
Kevin Schipp, JasperÂ
UE cross country to close out the 2023 season at NCAA Great Lakes Regional
MADISON, Wisc. —Â The University of Evansville cross country teams will round out the 2023 season with one last meet in the Badger State.
The Purple Aces will end 2023 with their final 6K and 10K races in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships. UE will bring eight women and two men to race midday on Friday, Nov. 10 on the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course. Evansville hopes to end its season with multiple PRs racing against one of its most competitive fields of the season.
There will be a few familiar faces for the Aces on Friday in conference teams Indiana State and Valparaiso along with local Indiana teams in Purdue, IUPUI, and Indiana. It will be a field of over 30 teams including Wright State, Dayton, Milwaukee, Kent State, Detroit Mercy, Michigan State, Akron, Youngstown State, Toledo, Ball State, Xavier (Ohio), Eastern Michigan, Green Bay, Cinncinati, Western Michigan, Michigan, Miami (Ohio), Butler, Purdue Fort Wayne, Notre Dame, Central Michigan, Cleveland State, Ohio State, Ohio, Bowling Green, Marquette, Oakland (Mich.), and hosts Wisconsin.
UE last ran two weeks ago in Nashville at the MVC Championships hosted by Belmont. Evansville’s women’s team outperformed their pre-championship poll selection finishing 11th out of 12 teams with four runners setting PRs while the men’s team finished 11 of 11 teams. The women’s side was led by freshman runner Sonja Inzinger (Mautern an der Donau, Austria) with a 38th-place finish while the men’s side was led by freshman Samuel Lea (Wooster, England) with a 59th-place finish.
While not having raced at Thomas Zimmer Championship Course in 2023, the Aces are familiar with the Great Lakes Regional site from previous years. UE ran the course in 2019 as part of the Great Lakes Regional and hopes to be back in 2024 for the NCAA Cross Country Championships. The Zimmer Championship Course offers challenging and exciting terrain for runners and elevated viewing for spectators. UW’s cross country course has an exterior loop of approximately 2,500 meters and an interior loop of 1,000 meters that cover the area’s rolling hills and valleys, while the outside loop also runs through a section of dense woods, which are aflame with color in the fall. The course is built to accommodate race distances of 4K, 5K, 6K, 8K, and 10K.
The women’s 6K will begin at 11:30 a.m. while the men’s 10K will follow at 12:30 p.m. Aces fans can follow along with Friday’s meet through PT Timing.